Sharing Archaeology Academe, Practice and the Public [Hardcover]

As a discipline, Archaeology has developed rapidly over the last half-century. The increase in so-called public archaeology, with its wide range of television programming, community projects, newspaper articles, and enhanced site-based interpretation has taken archaeology from a closed academic discipline of interest to a tiny minority to a topic of increasing interest to the general public. This book explores how archaeologists share information  with specialists from other disciplines working within archaeology, other archaeologists, and a range of non-specialist groups. It emphasises that to adequately address contemporary levels of interest in their subject, archaeologists must work alongside and trust experts with an array of different skills and specializations.

Drawing on case studies from eleven countries, Sharing Archaeologyexplores a wide range of issues raised as the result of archaeologists communication both within and outside the discipline. Examining best practice with wider implications and uses beyond the specified case studies, the chapters in this book raise questions as well as answers, provoking a critical evaluation of how best to interact with varied audiences and enhance sharing of archaeology.

1. Sharing Archaeology: Introduction Peter Stone2. Sharing Archaeology: An Obligation Not a Choice Peter Stone 3. Crossing BoundariesThilo Rehren 4. Archaeology: Sharing with Whom? A Review of Excavation Report of Hezhang Kele Site in 2000 Li Ling 5. Information, Knowledge and Ideas: The Archaeological Data and Related Information-Dissemination of KnowledgeCao Bingwu 6. Cultural Heritage Management and Public Participation: Case Studies in Conservation and Renovation of Large Scale Ancient City RuinsShan Jixiang 7. Conserving, Managing and Utilizing the World Heritage in China: A Case of Yinxu Site, Anyang City, HlCƒ